Design 100: Tremendous Tabletop

Bernardaud

Bernardaud

Designed by Theodora Bracht, a Lausanne School of Design student, who was inspired by a stack of plates, this porcelain vase plays with the form and function of everyday objects. It was one of 14 pieces that made it into production in the school’s collaboration with Bernardaud ($2,600; Bernardaud.fr).—Rachel Lexier

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos

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Gilded Porcelain by Doris Bank

Gilded Porcelain by Doris Bank

The German ceramist models each porcelain piece by hand, fires them to create a mottled and textural look, then hand-paints them with layers of liquid gold. The effect is at once primitive and luxurious and, practically speaking, the dishes are both waterproof and food-safe (from $55; TableArtOnline.com).—Rima Suqi

Bernardaud

Designed by Theodora Bracht, a Lausanne School of Design student, who was inspired by a stack of plates, this porcelain vase plays with the form and function of everyday objects. It was one of 14 pieces that made it into production in the school’s collaboration with Bernardaud ($2,600; Bernardaud.fr).—Rachel Lexier

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos

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Gilded Porcelain by Doris Bank

The German ceramist models each porcelain piece by hand, fires them to create a mottled and textural look, then hand-paints them with layers of liquid gold. The effect is at once primitive and luxurious and, practically speaking, the dishes are both waterproof and food-safe (from $55; TableArtOnline.com).—Rima Suqi

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos

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Rex Wall Covering, Carnegie

This handsomely textured design, a standout of Carnegie Fabric’s technically innovative Surface iQ collection, has all the pros of a generic vinyl wall covering and none of the cons. It is so blissfully free of PVC, chlorine and heavy metals that it has received silver Cradle-to-Cradle certification ($22.50/linear yd.; CarnegieFabrics.com).—Callie Jenschke

Taste, Reichenbach

Providing an exquisitely refined porcelain frame for food, Porzellanmanufaktur Reichenbach’s tempered neo-baroque dinnerware collection by Paola Navone, the multifaceted Milanese designer, exemplifies the old adage that all food tastes better when it is served on something beautiful (from $19.50; Porzellanmanufaktur.net).—CJ

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos

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Irezumi, Ink Dish

These delicate porcelain plates may invoke vintage blue-and-white willow ware, but their dragons, waves and flowers, inspired by classical Japanese tattoos, were designed by famed L.A. ink man Paul Timman ($82 for a 4-piece place setting; Fitzsu.com).—CJ

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos

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Vases by Katherine Glenday

The Capetown, South Africa–based artist’s delicate pieces have an ethereal presence, providing a study in light as it passes through the ultrathin porcelain designs that she throws or slip-casts by hand. The vessels shown here are decorated with powdered bronze (4½"h x 5½"dia, $415; 9"h x 4"dia, $395; AmaridianUSA.com).—Katherine Lagomarsino

The Nest Collection, Schumacher

These gorgeous wall panels, covered in humanely gathered bird feathers, all arranged by hand, summon an air of luxury and whimsy, no matter the setting. The 24 designs use nature as the inspiration for rich textures and color palettes (38”w x 118"h, prices on request; FSchumacher.com).—Sarah Oszczakiewicz

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos

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DESIGN 100: Tabletop

Flatware, Richard Ginori Richard Ginori, the top purveyor of stylish tabletop settings, has decided to try its hand at flatware. The debut Bridge pattern is a stainless steel, modernist design by Italian architect Filippo Montaina (price on request; RichardGinori1735.com).—RS Fabric, BergamoFrom his new collection for Sahco, Ulf Moritz’s Cicero fabric is delicate and daring. The wool-and-polyester stripes are sewn onto only one side of the silk net, giving the pattern a unique depth and texture (through designers; BergamoFabrics.com).—Flannery HoardServing Set, NikkoThis serving collection allows you to create your own place setting. The fine porcelain pieces, designed by Masanobu Ido, are available in black, white or blue-and-white stripes ($90 for a set of 3 different shapes; TheGoodChina.com).—KL

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos

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Trio Tumblers, Riedel

Riedel, the first company to design a glass according to the character of the wine it contains, is messing with the minds of oenophiles everywhere. These new nonlead, machine-blown “O” Trio tumblers, suited for rouge or blanc, break the mold ($36 for 3; Riedel.com).—RL